Data Journalist

1 week ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Ranker Full time
Job Description

Ranker is seeking a Data Journalist (Polling Analyst) to join our team. As an integral part of our publishing operations, you will be responsible for evaluating the ongoing outcomes of Ranker's highly trafficked votable content, which has garnered over 1.2 billion votes and counting.

At Ranker, we strive to be the Gallup Poll for topics that Gallup would never actually poll. Your role will involve owning the strategy and execution of content creation, leveraging your expertise in pop culture and a keen eye for results that may require further investigation by a media-savvy mind.

Responsibilities will include understanding Ranker's polling methodologies, identifying trending topics, and assigning relevant angles that align with Ranker's unique format. The final output should captivate our audience, similar to the following example:

Who will succeed in this role

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital media
  • Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, film, or equivalent experience
  • Editorial experience (focus on pop culture such as entertainment, TV, film, music is a big plus)
  • Training or tangible experience in a polling environment
  • A solid mind for statistics along with some relevant experience
  • Passion for all things pop culture-related
  • Demonstrated track record in story development
  • Excellent copywriting, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in photo editing, web analytics, content management systems, and social publishing
  • Thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth company within an industry that is rapidly evolving
  • Creative problem solver and effective communicator who can make actionable and informed decisions

Nice to Have

  • Strong understanding of Facebook audience development and experience in SEO optimization
  • Experience in writing for short-form video and hosting
  • Extensive knowledge of upcoming movie and television release slate, as well as general entertainment and celebrity news
  • Up-to-date with current digital culture trends
  • Fascination and ideally experience with the intersection between statistics and human nature

Ranker is the leader in fan-powered rankings on just about everything. Whatever the topic - TV, movies, video games, sports, brands, food - Ranker puts the vote into the hands of millions rather than a few critics to answer the questions we are most passionate about. Over 1 billion votes now power Ranker Insights, a treasure trove of psychographic correlation data that delivers personalized consumer recommendations and audience insights to marketers, studios, and platforms seeking a deeper understanding of consumer tastes and preferences.



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